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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-26-20 Council Meeting REPORT OF SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES TO THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND: THE SUB-COMMITTEE HAS INSPECTED THE MINUTES OF THE May 26, 2020 MEETING OF THE COUNCIL AND FOUND THEM TO BE CORRECT. THEREFORE, WE RECOMMEND THE SAME BE APPROVED: ):11111kk.. TIM SCO' dd JAKE 'I 'SHKA APPROVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL ON: June K, 2020 ATTEST: Li -4W)t) ' '". M. JONES CITYC ERK DAWN , REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana met virtually in the Microsoft Teams App on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 7:03 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Council President Tim Scott and the Invocation (Pastor Canneth Lee, Kingdom Christian Cneter Church) was given. City Clerk Dawn M. Jones announced, Good evening members of the public. For audio quality, we will be muting everyone not speaking by default to maintain good audio quality for Council and yourselves. If you would like to speak during the meeting on a specific agenda item, please submit your request in the chat - directions to do so are in the chat. We ask that you provide your [FULL NAME] and [ADDRESS], as those are required for all speakers at in-person Council meetings. ROLL CALL COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Tim Scott 1St District* Henry Davis Jr. 2nd District* Sharon L. McBride 3rd District* Troy Warner 4th District* Jake Teshka 5th District* Sheila Niezgodski 6th District* Rachel Tomas Morgan At-Large* Lori K. Hamann At-Large* Karen L. White At-Large* *= denotes virtual attendance OTHERS PRESENT: Dawn M. Jones City Clerk* Bianca Tirado Chief Deputy Clerk* Graham Sparks Deputy Clerk* Rachel E. Coates Clerk's Executive Assistant* Gabriel N. Murei Ordinance Violations Clerk* Bob Palmer Council Attorney* *=denotes virtual attendance REPORT FROM THE SUB-COMMITTEE ON MINUTES Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion for the minutes of the March 23rd, 2020, April 13th, 2020, April 27th, 2020, and May 11th, 2020 meetings of the South Bend Common Council to be accepted and placed on file. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. SPECIAL BUSINESS Mayor James Mueller, Mayor of the City of South Bend with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, presented to the Common Council on updates related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and its effect on the South Bend Community. He addressed the current statistics of cases, tests and deaths, as well as best practices moving forward. Council Members had the opportunity to ask questions about the Mayor's report. Informal discussion was had between Council Members and the Mayor(the full video of the interaction is available in the City Clerk's Office). REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICES Representing the City Administration: James Mueller, Mayor of South Bend 1 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE At 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion to resolve into the Committee of the Whole. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride, Chairperson, presiding. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride explained the procedures to be followed for tonight's meeting in accordance with Article 1, Section 2-11 of the South Bend Municipal Code. PUBLIC HEARINGS BILL NO. 19-20 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: EAST END OF SAINT VINCENT, EAST OF EDDY STREET, FROM THE WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF LOTS 6 AND 7 OF EDDY STREET COMMONS SECTION II, TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT- OF-WAY OF GEORGIANA STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski, chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill to the full Council with no recommendation. Tony Halsey, Kite Realty Group with offices located at 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Mr. Halsey presented to Council the project's goals and visions and referenced the site map to this project which is available in the City Clerk's Office. Council Members had the opportunity to ask clarifying questions of Mr. Halsey, to which Mr. Halsey was able to reply. Tim Sexton, 51222 Outer Drive, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Mr. Sexton spoke to the dialogue had between the University of Notre Dame and the Neighborhood Organizations within the vicinity of the proposed vacation. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. Lee Ann McGlaughlin, 1120 Georgiana Street, South Bend, IN, spoke to her understanding that must neighbors she has spoken with want it closed. She inquired about the frequency of the City vacating used rights-of-way as opposed to vacating a street used by the whole neighborhood. She is concerned about what the traffic will look like in the future once the development is finished. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 19-20 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes and two (2) nays (Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. and Councilmember Lori K. Hamann.) 20-20 PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: EAST END OF CORBY BLVD., WEST OF SOUTH BEND AVE., PORTIONS OF FORMER EDDY ST. AND SOUTH BEND AVE. RIGHT-OF-WAYS AND COVERING THE EXISTING CUL-DE-SAC NORTH OF CORBY BLVD. AND; SOUTH SIDE OF HOWARD ST NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BEND AVE., A TRIANGULAR PIECE OF RIGHT-OF- WAY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF OLD SOUTH BEND AVE., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 2 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski, chair of the Public Works and Property Vacation Committee, reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Tony Halsey, Kite Realty Group with offices located at 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Mr. Halsey presented to Council the project's goals and visions and referenced the site map to this project which is available in the City Clerk's Office. Council Members had the opportunity to ask clarifying questions of Mr. Halsey, to which Mr. Halsey was able to reply. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bill, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Tim Scott made a motion to send Bill No. 20-20 to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski. seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. RISE AND REPORT Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion to rise and report to full Council. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded the motion which carried by a voice vote of nine(9) ayes. REGULAR MEETING RECONVENED Be it remembered that the Common Council of the City of South Bend reconvened in the Microsoft Teams App at 8:15 p.m. Council President Tim Scott presided with nine (9) members virtually present. BILLS —THIRD READING BILL NO. 19-20 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: EAST END OF SAINT VINCENT, EAST OF EDDY STREET, FROM THE WESTERN BOUNDARIES OF LOTS 6 AND 7 OF EDDY STREET COMMONS SECTION II, TO THE WESTERN BOUNDARY OF THE RIGHT- OF-WAY OF GEORGIANA STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 19-20. Councilmember Jake Teshka seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of seven (7) ayes and two (2) nays (Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. and Councilmember Lori K. Hamann.) 20-20 THIRD READING ON AN ORDINANCE TO VACATE THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: EAST END OF CORBY BLVD., WEST OF SOUTH BEND AVE., PORTIONS OF FORMER EDDY ST. AND SOUTH BEND AVE. RIGHT-OF-WAYS AND COVERING THE EXISTING CUL-DE-SAC NORTH OF CORBY BLVD. AND; SOUTH SIDE OF HOWARD ST NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF SOUTH BEND AVE., A TRIANGULAR PIECE OF RIGHT-OF- WAY WITHIN THE LIMITS OF OLD SOUTH BEND AVE., SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 3 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 20-20. Councilmember Karen L. White seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. RESOLUTIONS BILL NO. 20-08 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CONFIRMING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 316 EAST MONROE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR REAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR WSJM-INC Dan Buckenmeyer, Director of Business Development for the Department of Community Investment with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for these bills. Mr. Buckenmeyer went through a PowerPoint Presentation which is available in the City Clerk's Office. Bill Gamble, 6641 Dockside Drive, South Bend, IN, served as the petitioner for these bills. Mr. Gamble thanked the Council for their consideration and answered a few questions that Council Members had. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 20-08. Councilmember Troy Warner seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. 20-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CONFIRMING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 316 EAST MONROE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR WSJM-INC Dan Buckenmeyer, Director of Business Development for the Department of Community Investment with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for these bills. Mr. Buckenmeyer went through a PowerPoint Presentation which is available in the City Clerk's Office. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 20-10. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 20-12 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CONFIRMING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 316 EAST MONROE STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46601 AN ECONOMIC 4 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR VACANT BUILDING TAX ABATEMENT FOR WSJM-INC Dan Buckenmeyer, Director of Business Development for the Department of Community Investment with offices located on the 14th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for these bills. Mr. Buckenmeyer went through a PowerPoint Presentation which is available in the City Clerk's Office. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 20-12. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. 20-14 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND CONFIRMING CERTAIN AREAS WITHIN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1702 ROBINSON STREET, SOUTH BEND, INDIANA 46613 AN ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION AREA FOR PURPOSES OF A FIVE (5) YEAR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT FOR BAMAR PLASTICS, INC Dan Buckenmeyer, Director of Business Development for the Department of Community Investment with offices located on the 14`h floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Mr. Buckenmeyer went through a PowerPoint Presentation which is available in the City Clerk's Office. Heather Meixel, 1702 South Robinson Street, South Bend, IN, served as the presenter for this bill. Ms. Meixel thanked the Council for their consideration and answered a few questions the Council Members had. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to adopt Bill No. 20-14. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 20-15 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA CALLING ON GOVERNOR ERIC J. HOLCOMB TO INITIATE A MORE ROBUST AND COMPASIONATE PROGRAM FOR THE EARLY RELEASE OF NON-VIOLENT INCARCERATED PERSONS MOST VULNERABLE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Councilmember Troy Warner, chair of the Health and Public Safety Committee,reported that they met this afternoon and send this bill to the full Council with a favorable recommendation. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr., 5117 Idlewood Drive, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. read the resolution into the public record. Whereas, the Governor of Indiana, Eric J. Holcomb,has issued several Executive Orders intended to protect the citizens of Indiana from the COVID-19 pandemic; and, Whereas, the Indiana Department of Correction(IDOC)has issued Preparedness and Response plans for the COVID-19 pandemic;and, Whereas,jails and prisons are designed to maximize control of the incarcerated population instead of minimizing disease transmission. This fact is compounded by: 1) often crowded, unsanitary conditions, lack of adequate access to hygiene materials such as soap and water or hand sanitizers; and 2) poor nutrition, and failure to adhere to recognized standards for disease prevention, all of which have disastrous public health effects;and,Whereas,the frequent transfer of individuals from one(1)jail facility to another,and intake of newly detained individuals from the community further 5 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 complicate the prevention and detection of infectious disease outbreaks. A timely response to reported and observed symptoms is needed to interrupt viral transmission, yet delays in testing, diagnosis, and access to care are dangerous in jails and prisons; and, Whereas, statistics released by IDOC already reveal at least two hundred and seventy-eight (278) staff members and six hundred and five(605)incarcerated persons testing positive for COVID-19 with two(2)confirmed or presumed deaths for staff members and sixteen (16) confirmed or presumed deaths of incarceratedersons from COVID-19; and Whereas, these numbers continue to increase and are p likely understated due to the limited number of diagnostic tests performed on this population; and, Whereas, health systems and other resources are already severely taxed by the daily exponential increase in COVID-19 cases; and, Whereas, intensive care unit (ICU) bed space is reaching capacity. Rapid, disastrous outbreaks in Indiana jails and prisons will put further strain on the already saturated healthcare system as infected individuals are transferred for treatment to local hospitals, thereby exacerbating issues of containment of the virus and put more members of our community at risk; and, Whereas, incarcerated persons are one (1) of society's most medically neglected and vulnerable populations; and, Whereas, within this population are even more vulnerable persons including those who are sixty-five (65) and older and those with underlying health conditions; and, Whereas the World Health Organization states that "The rights of all affected people must be upheld, and all public health measures must be carried out without discrimination of any kind. People in prisons and other places of detention are not only likely to be more vulnerable to infection with COVID-19, they are also especially vulnerable to human rights violations..." It is the State's responsibility to protect incarcerated people; and, Whereas, all people under the control of the State are entitled to the protection of the State. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. continued, Now, Therefore, be it resolved by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section One(I) Governor Eric J. Holcomb is called upon to initiate a more robust and compassionate plan, similar to plans initiated by the Federal government and the governments of several other states. Section Two(II)This plan should include, at a minimum,the following points: 1) Provide diagnostic testing and medical care for all COVID-19 related illnesses, free of charge,to all incarcerated persons together with those released under this plan. 2) Work with judges for the immediate release of as many people as possible from the Indiana State Prison system — in particular those sixty-five plus (65+), those with underlying health conditions, those due to be released within the next twelve to fifteen (12-15) months, and those who are low level nonviolent offenders. 3) Assign signature bonds to everyone currently held on bail or pretrial detention. 4) Guarantee conditions of release with the least restrictions possible, discouraging the use of electronic monitoring. 5) Provide testing for everyone who traffics in and out of Indiana State Prison including staff and personnel that work at the prisons. 6) Require the availability of sufficient soap and alcohol-based hand sanitizer for incarcerated individuals without charge. 7) Ensure those released have access to trauma informed community- based services in order to help stabilize their transition back to society. 8) Conduct a needs assessment in collaboration with social workers and community organizations to determine what resources and support may be needed for individuals prior to release. 9) Provide free video and phone calls to individuals in Indiana Prisons until they are released, in light of in-person visitation being suspended; and 10) Withhold the transfer of incarcerated individuals from one(1) prison to another, and from one (1) cell block to another as this would do more to increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission than curb its spread. Section Three (III) The plan should be initiated immediately in order to protect not only incarcerated persons and staffs at prisons and jails, but also the community at large which will inevitably be adversely affected by the continuing spread of the disease within prisons and jails. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann, 2658 Tomahawk Trail, South Bend, IN, served as a presenter for this bill. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann urged the Council to consider the populations most effected by COVID, specifically the individuals referenced in the above Ordinance. Council Members had the opportunity to ask questions of the presenters and there was brief dialogue had between Council Members. This being the time heretofore set for the Public Hearing on the above bills, proponents and opponents were given an opportunity to be heard. There were none. Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. requested a letter of support be read into the public record. 6 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 Graham D. Sparks, Deputy City Clerk of the City of South Bend with offices located on the 4th floor of the County-City Building, South Bend, IN, read: To whom it may concern: The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a lot of lives in the span of one(1)month. The pandemic has affected everyone in the State of Indiana, the old the young, the rich the poor, the free and those behind prison walls. Covid-19 has already killed both inmates and custodial staff in many prisons in Indiana. Prisoners do not have the ability to be separated from the sick, nor to "social distance" themselves. As City County Councilor, District 13, I am writing to express my concern with the risk of Covid-19 that the prisoners of Indiana face and to try to be a voice for the criminally convicted. In order to survive the Novel Corona Virus, life as we know it must change. I support any and all efforts to protect prisoners from the exposure of the virus. Sincerely signed, Keith Graves, City-County Councilor, District Thirteen(13). Councilmember Karen L. White made a motion to adopt Bill No. 20-15. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of eight (8) ayes and one (1) nay (Councilmember Jake Teshka.) BILLS ON FIRST READING BILL NO. 12-20 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUJNCIL OF THE CTTY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, ADDING ARTICLE 1, DIVISION 2, SECTIONS 2-12.2.1 TO AND INCLUJDING 2-12.2.9 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SOUTH BEND MUJNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE A CITIZENS' POLICE COMPLAINT BOARD AND PROCEDiJRES GOVERNING THE BOARD Councilmember Henry Davis Jr.made a motion to send Bill No. 12-20 to the Community Relations Committee for their June 8th, 2020 meeting for Second Reading and Public Hearing. Councilmember Lori K. Hamann seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. 21-20 FIRST READING ON AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NOS. 10472-16 AND 10682-19 AS TO THE ANNUAL PAY AND RESIDENCY INCENTIVE PAY OF SWORN MEMBERS OF THE SOUTH BEND POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020 Councilmember Lori K. Hamann made a motion to send Bill No. 12-20 to the Personnel and Finance Committee for their June 8`h, 2020 meeting for Second Reading and Public Hearing. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan seconded the motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. UNFINISHED BUSINESS MOTION TO SET HEARING DATE FOR APPEAL OF A DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS, COA#20191007A, BEN AND CARRIE MODLIN VS. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Councilmember Sheila Niezgodski made a motion to have the hearing for COA#20191007A,Ben and Carrie Modlin vs. Historic Preservation Commission take place in the June 8th, 2020 meeting of the South Bend Common Council.Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine (9) ayes. 7 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 Councilmember Henry Davis Jr. spoke to his dissatisfaction with how the City handled the homelessness encampment issue earlier in the day and encouraged the City to explore different, less combative ways of handling situations such as these in the future. NEW BUSINESS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE #01-2020- SBCC ADDRESSING ELECTRONIC MEETING ATTENDANCE Council President Tim Scott summarized the key points of proposed Standard Operating Procedure #01-2020. There was brief dialogue among Council Members as well as questions that were answered by Council President Tim Scott and Council Attorney Bob Palmer. Councilmember Sharon L. McBride made a motion to adopt Standard Operating Procedure #01- 2020. Councilmember Rachel Tomas Morgan seconded this motion which carried by a roll call vote of nine(9) ayes. PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR Araquel Bloss,2513 Erskine Boulevard, South Bend, IN, spoke to the events that transpired earlier in the day with regard to Tent City and the homeless population of the City of South Bend. She revealed that she is a Level Three (3) Health Inspector and she believes the actions taken by the City earlier in the day demonstrated a lack of leadership in the City. She then spoke to her specific interface with the City and expressed her dissatisfaction with the City's ability to work with her and the homeless population as well as going against local Health Department and CDC recommendations. Ronda Hughes, 1029 Riverside Drive, South Bend, IN, thanked the Council for inviting Mayor Mueller to provide an update on where the City is on homelessness. She also applauded the Mayor for not kicking the can down the road and trying to do something about the issue. She mentioned that there are key recommendations made by the Homelessness Working Group that are yet to be exercised. She mentioned there is much urgency to address the housing issue of South Bend and advocated for the housing-first (1st) model to address this issue. She also advocated for Homelessness Coordinator. Sarah Knowlton, 501 East Woodside Street, South Bend, IN, stated that the CDC as announced that clearing encampments can cause people to disperse throughout the community and break connections with the service communities. It also increases the chance for infectious disease to spread. She asked why the Mayor's actions went against the CDC's recommendation. Ms. Knowlton submitted a hyperlink to the public record: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/community/homeless-shelters/unsheltered- homelessness.html?CDC AA refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F201 9-ncov%2Fneed-extra-precautions%2Funsheltered-homelessness.html Kelly Pickell, 17880 Tanager Lane, South Bend, IN, stated that he is a Client Success Manager for a company that helps maintain homeless manager systems. He spoke to the situation of Tent City and expressed his dissatisfaction with how the City responded to the situation. Rebecca Royce, 4991 North 475 East, Leesburg, IN, expressed her confusion with an article published in the South Bend Tribune stating the Mayor would not break up Tent City, yet did anyway. She is disappointed with the way the City has handled the homeless population. Jesse Davis, P.O. Box 10205, South Bend, IN, gave his remarks to his experience being at the situation that unfolded with the homeless population and Tent City. Kerry Clear,3208 South Twyckenham Drive, South Bend, IN, shared his experience of witnessing the situation that unfolded with the homeless population and Tent City. He encouraged the Council to stop kicking the can down the road on this issue as well as to communicate better with the service providers in the area. 8 REGULAR MEETING May 26, 2020 Anne Mannix, 724 West Washington Street, South Bend, IN, encouraged there be services that accompany the solution to the problem. Shana Davis, 2211 Oakwood Park, South Bend, IN, inquired about the three (3) individuals that were arrested at the encampment earlier in the day that are being held without bail. She asked where they are in the process and why they are being held without bail. Her friend, Meg Edlond, was not able to provide verbal remarks but wished to provide Ms. Edlond's statement on her behalf: My friend was one of those arrested at the houseless camp. She is being held without bail during a pandemic.You all voted on asking to release prisoners due to the risk of covid,we should all be outraged that they are not being let out. They did nothing wrong. Where were they supposed to go? ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before the Council President Tim Scott adjourned the meeting at 9:44 p.m. 9